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Counterpoint Coffee

4.3Google rating(357 reviews)
Counterpoint Coffee

Known For

Focused, minimal atmosphere where great coffee does the talking

Counterpoint Coffee keeps things intentionally small — a cozy nook of a café where local regulars show up knowing exactly what they want and linger longer than they planned. The photos practically take themselves, but the draw is really the quiet focus of the space.

🕐Best time to visit: Weekday afternoons when it settles into a comfortable lull

565 Broadway Ave, Seaside, CA 93955, USA

Our Take

Counterpoint Coffee's single-origin pour-overs and cozy window nook check the right boxes, but it's a spot that works best as a neighborhood regular rather than a cross-town destination. Worth a visit if you're already in the area and want a genuinely good cup without any fuss.

The Vibe

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Location

Downtown

565 Broadway Ave, Seaside, CA 93955, USA

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